Senior Process/Reliability Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a group of supervisors, providing direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Supervise a broader team of technical professionals through subordinate supervisors across all shifts.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Cookshift activities and ensure consistent communication and execution of technical standards.
• Initiate and apply Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Standard Work to improve process flow and eliminate waste.
• Lead cross-functional Lean initiatives aimed at improving productivity, reducing downtime, and increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Train supervisors and team members on Lean tools and methodologies to build internal capability and sustain a culture of operational excellence.
• Oversee the setup, operation, and optimization of injection molding processes across multiple teams.
• Resolve process-related issues and drive root cause analysis for process deviations and quality concerns.
• Lead efforts to minimize scrap, reduce cycle time, and ensure process repeatability.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on molding processes and equipment within the facility.
• Support new tooling implementations, mold validations, and process qualifications.
• Collaborate on capital planning and assist in specifying and commissioning new equipment.
• Track and report on process-related KPIs such as OEE, scrap, and cycle time.
• Analyze trends to identify technical challenges and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all subordinate supervisors follow data-driven decision-making processes.
• Partner with Engineering, Tooling, Production, and Quality departments to meet technical and production goals.
• Participate in audits, safety initiatives, and strategic planning sessions.
• Contribute to successful product launches and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• 7+ years of injection molding experience, including leadership of technical teams.
• 3+ years managing or supervising other supervisors or team leaders.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling, automation, and production optimization.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and process improvement.